WATCH: Former Japan U20 wrecking ball included in Chiefs squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTongan-born Japan international winger Ataata Moeakiola was the unknown player among the 38-man Chiefs squad for the 2019 Super Rugby season. The 22-year-old is one of six...
Introducing New Zealand's Super Rugby class of 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty three new faces feature among the 190 professional players contracted by New Zealand’s five Investec Super Rugby clubs for the 2019 season. The Blues, Chiefs, Wellington, Crusaders...
The Chiefs snap up Rebels and NZ 7s star for 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Chiefs squad announced today won’t need to look far for inspiration when pulling on the jersey next season. Star prop Angus Ta’avao was called into the 2018 squad as an injury...
Nonu headlines strengthened Blues squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the 2019 Super Rugby Championship. Veteran All Black Centurion,...
Mike Brown Dropped
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 25 man squad for the November Internstionals. Zach Mercer could win his first cap at number eight, although Brad Shields and Mark Wilson can also play in the position that...
Bodilly Spoils Kibirige's Ideal Birthday
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHad anyone ask for a hattrick and a victory for their birthday, many would have thought it too much of an ask. However, Zach Kibirige came close to this feat as he did well to cross over three times in...
Ulster referee in fear after ‘vile, sexist abuse’
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyUlster Rugby chiefs have fined Coleraine RFC £5,000 following ‘sustained, vile, sexist abuse’ towards a female rugby referee in March.
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports: Bears to snap up another International? Wasps and England No 8 Nathan Hughes is poised for a £500k-a-year move to the Bristol Bears according to a report by the Daily Mail, unless...
All Blacks name Damian McKenzie at fullback for final Bledisloe Test
8 years ago by The GuardianTJ Perenara preferred to Aaron Smith at scrumhalf Sonny Bill Williams to earn 50th cap in JapanThe All Blacks have sprung a major surprise by naming Damian McKenzie to start at fullback in the third Bledisloe...
Exeter Chiefs agree to release Campagnaro
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have agreed to release Michele Campagnaro from his playing contract with the Gallagher Premiership club from October 31. The Italian international joined the club in the...
